Lloyds TSB / Abbey National Merger Inquiry

23 February

Reference made for Trade & Industry

Feb - March

Commission letters and questionnaires to interested parties seeking evidence

March - April

Hearings with third parties

Visits to Lloyds TSB and Abbey National offices

Late March

Open meeting to discuss the banking market and issues arising from the proposed merger

Early April

Send issues letters to Lloyds TSB and Abbey National; publish issues statements

Second half April

Issues hearings with Lloyds TSB and Abbey National

Begin preparing report

Late April/early May

Review issues, consider remedies as necessary

Mid-May

Possible further hearings

Late May/early June

Reach conclusions and complete report

12 June

Last day for submission of report